2013 Citroen C3 RHD stop start

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Contents
Direction indicators 108
Hazard warning lamps 108
Horn 109
Emergency or assistance call 109
Braking assistance systems 110
Tr ajectory control systems 111
Front seat belts 112
Airbags 114
Safety
Parking brake 118
6-speed manual gearbox 118
Gear effi ciency indicator 119
Electronic gearbox 120
Automatic gearbox 124
Stop & Start 127
Hill star t assist 130
Speed limiter 131
Cruise control 133
Rear parking sensors 135
Reversing camera 137
Driving
Emergency or assistance 199
eMyWay 201
Audio system 255
Audio and telematics
Alphabetical index
Bonnet 139
Running out of fuel (Diesel) 140
Petrol engines 141
Diesel engines 142
Checking levels 143
Checks 145
Checks
Te m p o r a ry puncture repair kit 147
Changing a wheel 152
Snow chains 159
Changing a bulb 160
Changing a fuse 167
Battery 174
Energy economy mode 177
Changing a wiper blade 178
To w i ng the vehicle 179
To w i ng a trailer 181
Audio pre-equipment 183
Accessories 185
Practical informationTechnical data
Petrol engines 187
Petrol weights 188
LPG engines 190
LPG weights 191
Diesel engines 192
Diesel weights 194
Dimensions
196
Identifi cation markings 197
Visual search

Familiarisation
4

Rear parking sensors / reversing camera
These systems detect and warn you of anyobstacle located behind the vehicle.
Stop & Start
This system puts the engine temporarily into standby during stops
in the traffic (red lights, traffic jams, etc...). The engine restar ts assoon as you want to move off. The Stop & Start system reduces fuel consumption, exhaust emissions and the noise level when stationary.
Temporary puncture
repair kit
This kit is a complete system consisting of a compressor and a sealant cartridge, for the temporary repair of a tyre.
Zenith windscreen
This large windscreen provides incomparable
visibility and light in the passenger
compartment.








Exterior
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.Familiarisation
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Instrument panel
A.With the ignition on, the fuel gauge bars for
the fuel remaining should come on. B.With the engine running, the associatedlow level warning lamp should go off.C.With the ignition on, the oil level indicator should display "OIL OK"
for a few seconds.
If the levels are not correct, top up the level
whi
ch is low.
Warning lamps
1.With the ignition on, the orange and red
warn
ing lamps come on. 2. With the engine running, these warning lamps should go off.
If a warning lamp remains on, refer to the pageconcerned.

Switch panel

Lighting of the indicator lamp indicates the status of the corresponding function.A.Activation of the electric child lock.

or


Deactivation of the interior volumetric alarm.

Monitoring
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B
. Deactivation of the ESP/ASR system.
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C. Deactivation of the Stop & Start system.
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Stop & Start


Going into engine STOP mode
The "ECO"warning lamp comes
on in the instrument panel and the
engine goes into standby:
-with a manual gearbox; at speeds below
12 mph (20 km/h), when you put the gear
lever into neutral and you release the clutch pedal.

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with a 5 or 6 speed electronic gearbox
: at speeds below 5 mph (8 km/h), when you press the brake pedal or when you put thegear lever into position N.

In certain circumstances, STOP may not be
available; the "ECO"
warning lamp flashes for
a few seconds, then goes off.
Going into engine START mode
The "ECO"
warning lamp goes off
and the engine restarts:
-with a manual gearbox : when youdepress the clutch pedal.
-with a 5 or 6 speed electronic gearbox:


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gear lever in position A
or M, when you
release the brake pedal,

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or gear lever in position N
and brake pedal
released, when you select position A or AM ,

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or when you engage reverse.

In certain circumstances,
START mode may beinvoked automatically; the "ECO"
warning lamp
flashes for a few seconds, then goes off.

Deactivation / Reactivation
You can deactivate the system at any time bypressing the "ECO OFF"
button; the warninglamp in the button comes on.

Driving safely
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The system is reactivated automatically every time the engine is star ted withwith the key.

Before refuelling or doing anything under the bonnet, you must switch off the ignition with the key.

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Monitoring
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Warning lampis onCauseAction / Observations
Stop & Start
fixed. When the vehicle stops (red lights,
traffic jams, ...) the Stop & Star t systemhas put the engine into STOP mode. The warnin
g lamp goes off and the engine restarts
automatically in START mode, as soon as you want to move off.

flashes for a few seconds, then goes off.
STOP mode is temporarily unavailable. or
START mode is invoked
automaticall
y. For more in
formation on special cases with STOP mode and STA R T m o d e , r efer to the "Stop & Start"section.
Engine coolanttemperature

fixed blue.On star ting the engine, it indicates
that the engine is cold. After a few minutes driving, it swiches off to indicate
that the engine temperature is normal.
In order to protect your engine, avoid driving too hard
until the warnin
g lamp has switched off.

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Monitoring
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Warning lampis onCauseAction / Observations
Anti-lockBraking System(ABS)

fixed. The anti-lock braking system has a fault. The vehicle retains conventional braking.
Drive carefully at reduced speed and contact aCITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop without delay.
Dynamic stability control(ESP/ASR)

flashing.The ESP/ASR regulation is active. The system optimises traction and improves the
directional stability of the vehicle.

fix
ed. Unless it has been deactivated (button pressed and its indicator lamp
on) the ESP/ASR system has a fault. Have it checked b
y a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Engine autodiagnosis system
flashing. The engine management system hasa fault. Risk of destruction of the catalytic conver ter.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.

fix
ed. The emission control system has a
fault. The warning lamp should go off when the engine is started.
If it does not go off, contact a CITROËN dealer or qualified workshop without delay.
Braking

fixed, associated with
the STOP warning
lamp. The braking system fluid level is too
low. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Top up with brake fluid recommended by CITROËN.
If the problem persists, have the system checked by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

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fixed, associated with
the
STOP and ABS
warning lamp. Th
e electronic brake force distribution(EBFD) system has a fault. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.

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Warning lampis onCauseAction / Observations
Maximum coolant temperaturefixed red. The temperature of the coolingsystem is too high. Stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Wait until the engine has cooled down before topping
up the level, if necessary.
If the problem persists, contact a CITROËN dealer or qualified workshop.
Engine oil
pressure
fixed. There is a fault with the engine
lubrication system. You must stop as soon it is safe to do so.
Park, switch off the ignition and contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Battery chargefixed.The battery charging circuit has a fault (dir ty or loose terminals, slack or cut alternator belt, ...). The warnin
g lamp should go off when the engine is started.
If it does not go off, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Low fuel levelfixed.When it first comes on there remainsapproximately 5 litres offuelin thetank.You must refuel as soon as possible to avoid runnin
gout of fuel.
This warning lamp will come on every time the ignition
is switched on
, until a sufficient addition of fuel is made.
Fuel tank capacity: approximately 50 litres (petrol),
46 litres (Diesel) or 37 litres (LPG); depending on
version: approximately 30 litres (petrol or Diesel).
Never continue to drive until you run out of fuel as
this could damage the emission control and injectionsystems.

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Monitoring
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Monochrome screen C
16/9 colour screen
(eMyWay)


Information displays
)Press the button, located at the end of
the wiper stalk
, to display the various tripcomputer tabs in succession:- th
e current information tabwith:
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the ran
ge,
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the current fuel consumption,
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the distance remaining to
be travelled or the Stop &Start time counter,
- the trip "1"
t
ab with:
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the distance travelled,
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the avera
ge fuelconsumption,
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the average speed,for the first trip.
- the tri
p "2"tab with:
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the distance travelled,
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the avera
ge fuelconsumption,
●
the average speed,
for the second trip.

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Pressing the button again returns you to
the normal display.
Trip zero reset
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When the trip required is displayed, press
the button on the end of the wiper stalk for more than two seconds.
Tr ips "1"
and "2"are independent but their use
is identical.
For example, trip "1"can be used for daily
figures, and trip "2"for monthly figures.